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M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - “Today, my heart is heavy. Like so many Virgin Islanders, I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic loss of a 15-year-old child whose life was cut short by senseless gun violence in the Savan community. “I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, classmates, teachers, and all those who loved him. This tragedy strikes particularly close to home for me. I grew up in Savan. I walked those streets as a young boy. I knew a

Advertisement St. Croix - As a former Chairman of the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission, former Horse Racing Administrator, and licensed Racing Agent, and a current Republican Senatorial candidate, Raymond T. James, Esq. brings to the table firsthand knowledge and experience to the discussion surrounding the future of horse racing on St. Croix. My support for restoring horse racing is based not only on its economic potential but also on a thorough understanding of the le

Jamie Leonard Off the Coast of St. Croix - The Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean and one of the most geologically complex regions on the planet. It stretches nearly 800 miles - roughly the distance from Boston to Chicago - running east-west across the northern edge of the Caribbean. This vast undersea gorge passes north of Puerto Rico, continuing past the U.S. Virgin Islands, and arcs out into the open Atlantic. At its deepest known point, called t

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Government House Communications Richard Motta Jr. was joined by VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, who provided an update on the Territory’s hurricane preparedness posture, emergency response planning and public readiness efforts. Mr. Motta noted that June 1 marked the official start of the hurricane season and said Director Jaschen will join the weekly briefing each Monday throughout the season to provide preparedness updates and bring forward Cabinet

M.A. Dworkin ST. Croix - The Virgin Islands Trail Alliance is thrilled to announce the completion and opening of the first new segment of pathway through the Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park, St. Croix. This new one-mile segment stretches from the island’s highest peak, Mount Eagle, descending to Scenic Road, just East of the top of the Beast. This connects with existing dirt roads and traditional trails to create a 3-mile loop. The VI Trail Alliance has been working

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Eight major airline carriers have submitted a joint letter and objected to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) proposed remodeling plans, a public-private partnership (P3), claiming it would make flying in and out of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport and Cyril E. King Airport more expensive than competing regional airports. In a June 3, 2026 letter to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and VIPA Interim Executive Director Ava Penn, the USVI Airlines Airport Affai

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Bryan-Roach Administration through the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun initial mobilization and preparation work for the milling, reconstruction and paving of King Street, Queen Street, Strand Street and portions of Fisher Street in Frederiksted Town. The work is being carried out by DPW contractor Marco St. Croix, Inc., and marks another important step in the Administration’s continued effort to improve road condit

M.A. Dworkin New York, NY - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered the opening remarks at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week held in NYC at the Intercontinental New York Times Square. The USVI Governor called on regional leaders to strengthen cooperation across the Caribbean and position tourism not only as a driver of visitor arrivals, but also as a catalyst for long-term investment, economic development and shared regional prosperity. Speaking bef

Advertisement St. Croix - Raymond T. James, Esq. Republican candidate for the Legislature representing the District of St. Croix, has voiced strong support for Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s initiative to position St. Croix as a vital link in the Eastern Caribbean through the proposed Caribbean Special Economic Zone Association, recently discussed at a regional conference in Panama. Mr. James noted that the initiative comes at a critical time as global shipping routes con

M.A. Dworkin ST. Thomas - Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. used the Monday press briefing at Government House St. Thomas to announce two major economic development initiatives: New nonstop United Airlines service between Newark, New Jersey, and St. Croix; and a proposed luxury hotel, marina and residential development on Water Island representing a minimum private investment of $300 million. “The announcements reflect the Bryan-Roach Administration’s continued w

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. submitted the Bryan-Roach Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget to the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, which calls for a spending plan that reflects a U.S. Territory anchored in progress and positioned for continued growth. It presents a financial plan focused on infrastructure, recreation, housing, fiscal stability and long-term economic growth. The proposed FY 2027 General Fund budget totals $

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Given the current position of the Trump Administration on maximizing American fossil fuel production, it appears the future of the refinery on St. Croix has shifted decidedly in favor of an inevitable restart. “You’ve probably heard that refineries are closing down. We are going to be starting one back up,” said David Johnson, Director of Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation (PHRT) on St. Croix. “Our plans are to successfully restart the